MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. INTERCEED (TC7) UNKNOWN PRODUCT; BARRIER, ABSORBABLE, ADHESION

Device Problem Failure To Adhere Or Bond (1031)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Foreign Body In Patient (2687)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).To date the device has not been returned.If the device or further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent a laparoscopic hysterectomy on an unknown date and an absorbable adhesion barrier was placed on the vaginal vault.One and a half months after the procedure, the patient returned to the doctor due to pain in the pelvic area.During unspecified investigation, the doctor found a crossed mesh kind of layer floating in the pelvic region.The doctor believes it is the absorbable adhesion barrier.No additional information has been provided.

• Brand Name: INTERCEED (TC7) UNKNOWN PRODUCT
• Type of Device: BARRIER, ABSORBABLE, ADHESION
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876 0151
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville 08876 0151
• Manufacturer Contact: darlene kyle ; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville, NJ 08876-0151 ; 9082182792
• MDR Report Key: 7562829
• MDR Text Key: 109882730
• Report Number: 2210968-2018-73226
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MCN
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P880047
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Health Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/10/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/01/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/10/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1